This rare Reach "Babe Ruth" base mitt was interesting. The sellers description was incorrect in assuming the buckle was missing from the wrist strap. That may have turned some buyers off. So all in all it ended up a smokin' deal for a collector. The intact laced wrist strap was a new invention by Reach circa 1930. The mitt is admittedly pretty rough but not a basket case and has some potential for restoration. Amazingly, even with all the wear and tear, the Ruth endorsement is still pretty distinct.

A late 1960's MacGregor "Hank Aaron" model GF20 glove sold for $75. This was MacGregor at the top of their game when even a mid line model such as this was so well made with cool design features such as the integrated web. The glove itself looks to be in fine overall condition.

A circa 1927 Stall & Dean "Grover Alexander" glove box, pamphlet and glove sold for $760. The box itself w/pamphlet were the valuable part and super cool. The glove was in decent condition but somewhat minor interest because it didn't match the box illustration(webbing), no endorsement or brand visible. Its one saving grace was the faint but proper model number on the thumb. There are some really stellar examples of a proper model 4272 glove to go with that box on JD's website. One cool thing about the box model number 60-4272 is that it refers to S&D supplying the retailer Montgomery Wards.

I agree with Brett, surprised this went for what it did. It was cool to see, though, that the auction had 79 watchers through the hammer. Often times we see around 15-30 or so watchers on items. It was great to see that many interested observers. Hopefully that is a sign that the hobby is alive and well. Hopefully we start to see some more new stuff come to market. While I was not a bidder on this item, I still enjoyed geeking out over the fact that it was a new item in the hobby! There is hope, yet, that we can get Drokester that Pepper Martin!